Common Names — Set 1
Chemistry · सामान्य नाम · Questions 1–10 of 60
What is the common name of Sodium Carbonate Decahydrate?
Correct Answer: C. Washing soda
• **Washing soda** = Sodium carbonate decahydrate is commonly known as washing soda. • (Contextual detail from explanation) • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Caustic soda; B: Baking soda; D: Bleaching powder
Which chemical compound is commonly referred to as 'Milk of Magnesia'?
Correct Answer: B. Magnesium hydroxide
• **Magnesium hydroxide** = Magnesium hydroxide is the chemical name for milk of magnesia. • (Contextual detail from explanation) • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Magnesium sulfate; C: Magnesium oxide; D: Magnesium chloride
What is the common name for Calcium Sulfate Hemihydrate?
Correct Answer: C. Plaster of Paris
• **Plaster of Paris** = Calcium sulfate hemihydrate is popularly called Plaster of Paris. • (Contextual detail from explanation) • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Epsom salt; B: Gypsum; D: Bleaching powder
Which of these is the common name for Sodium Hydroxide?
Correct Answer: D. Caustic soda
• **Caustic soda** = Sodium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic soda because of its corrosive action. • (Contextual detail from explanation) • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Washing soda; B: Caustic potash; C: Baking soda
What is the common name of the compound Calcium Oxychloride?
Correct Answer: D. Bleaching powder
• **Bleaching powder** = Calcium oxychloride is the chemical identity of bleaching powder. • (Contextual detail from explanation) • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Quick lime; B: Baking powder; C: Slaked lime
Which substance is commonly known as 'Blue Vitriol'?
Correct Answer: D. Copper sulfate
• **Copper sulfate** = Hydrated copper sulfate is known as blue vitriol due to its distinct blue crystals. • (Contextual detail from explanation) • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Magnesium sulfate; B: Iron sulfate; C: Zinc sulfate
What is the common name of Sodium Bicarbonate?
Correct Answer: A. Baking soda
• **Baking soda** = Sodium bicarbonate is commonly called baking soda in most households. • (Contextual detail from explanation) • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Glauber's salt; C: Rock salt; D: Washing soda
Which compound is known as 'Chile Saltpetre'?
Correct Answer: B. Sodium nitrate
• **Sodium nitrate** = Sodium nitrate is commonly referred to as Chile saltpetre. • (Contextual detail from explanation) • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Calcium nitrate; C: Ammonium nitrate; D: Potassium nitrate
What is the common name of Potassium Hydroxide?
Correct Answer: D. Caustic potash
• **Caustic potash** = Potassium hydroxide is widely known as caustic potash. • (Contextual detail from explanation) • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Quick lime; B: Milk of lime; C: Caustic soda
Which substance is commonly called 'Quick Lime'?
Correct Answer: C. Calcium oxide
• **Calcium oxide** = Calcium oxide is the chemical term for quick lime. • (Contextual detail from explanation) • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Calcium carbonate; B: Calcium hydroxide; D: Calcium chloride